Communications Unit Leader - COML
REQUIRED TRAINING*
Intermediate ICS (I-300)
National Response Framework an Introduction (IS-800.b)
Communications Unit Leader (S-358) OR
All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (G/E/L-969)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Qualified as an Incident Communications Technician (COMT)
+
Qualified as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
+
Successful position performance as a Communications Unit Leader (COML)
REQUIRED RECURRENT TRAINING
Agency Determined
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL
None Required
OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY
Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
Incident Communications Technician (COMT)
RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Fireline Leadership (L-380)
* If the COML will be operating in the fire area of a wildland incident the following courses will need to be completed:
Firefighter Training (S-130)
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)
*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the FIRESCOPE website for additional details.